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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
Our View: To snowbirds: Don't worry

OK, October on Longboat Key was pretty much of a month-long 'Fright Night.' And not everything unfolded the way you might have scripted it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 12, 2009
French bakery opens on St. Armands Circle

Le Macaron will serve freshly baked pastries seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • December 23, 2013
'Dear Santa ...'

Sometimes the holiday season can drive you mad! So we decided to counteract the crazy with a little fun, and asked a few of the busiest arts people this time of year to use their "mad" in a Mad Libs-style letter to Santa. Here's what they said.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 5, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • October 9, 2013
Festival brings family together

The annual East County rite, the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival, will feel different this year after the loss of family patriarch, Jim.

  • East County
  • News
Claire and Ralph Hunter, pictured at the Longboat Key Historical Society's 2012 Fish Fry. (File photo)
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 16, 2013
Former Longboat Observer co-owner Claire Hunter dies

Claire Hunter died Sunday night, at home in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Dillard found a bin of family photos while riding his bike on Portal Crossing.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • October 21, 2015
East County resident finds old family photos

After he found a plastic bin full of family photos, David Dillard is on a mission to find the mystery family.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Let the learning begin!

More than 12,000 East County students returned to classrooms, textbooks and teachers Monday for the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

  • East County
  • News
Pattigeorge's brings together American, Italian, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American flavors paired with local seafood, grilled meats, and stir-frys.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's

This week we went in the kitchen with chef and owner Tommy Klauber of Pattigeorge's for red snapper with arugula and warm red and yellow tomato salad. Learn how to prepare the dish and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Heather Merriman Saba |
  • November 5, 2014
Home & Garden: What all bedrooms need

There are no set rules on how to decorate a bedroom. Each person has her own style, habits and routines that dictate how she would use space in the home, but these tips and starting points will lead you in the right direction.

  • Arts + Culture
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect
  • By Robert Plunket |
  • January 6, 2015
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect

A Siesta Key showplace dazzles with understated luxury.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 2, 2012
Sheriff's office seeks help in robbery case

Detectives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office now are seeking help in identifying a vehicle suspected for a robbery that occurred in January.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • August 29, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Aug. 28

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills delivered a “State of the Schools” address Monday at Braden River High School.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 12, 2014
Mills paints a bright future for Manatee School District

Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills presented a 58-page five-year strategic plan for the district that he believes will help it strive for greatness.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
IN BRIEF

Community News and Notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ron Soto is helping to lead an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 9, 2016
Merchants launch new anti-panhandling campaign

For the second time in two years, Ron Soto is leading an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County School Board meets at 5:45 p.m. tonight.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • August 11, 2015
Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

Manatee County School Board discusses partnership with Pinnacle Academy

  • East County
  • News
beersoapcover!
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • July 30, 2015
Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

Do This: Wild Ginger Apothecary Poolside Soap Release

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
The art show featured paintings by internationally known artist Hilary Wallis.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 2, 2010
Arts Council debuts in East County

The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.

  • East County
  • News
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